acrivastine

acrivastine

a nonsedating antihistamine used in the treatment of hay fever. It is administered orally.

indication When combined with the decongestant pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, it is prescribed in the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

contraindications The drug should not be given to patients with known sensitivity to this drug or other alkylamine antihistamines or any components of the formulation. Since pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic, the use of this combination is contraindicated in patients using monoamine oxidase inhibitors or in those with severe coronary artery disease or severe hypertension. It is also contraindicated in those with renal insufficiency.

Unlike older antihistamines, newer antihistamines such as cetirizine, loratadine or acrivastine shouldn't cause drowsiness, although this can occasionally occur in some people and so it is important to consider your options if you are driving.

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